Colombia secures last 16 spot with 1-0 win over Ghana
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Colombia claimed a 1-0 victory against Ghana on July 4, earning a place in the World Cup last 16. Jhon Arias scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, capitalizing on a cross from substitute Luis Suarez. Despite Ghana's efforts and strong saves from goalkeeper Lawrence Ati Zigi, they were unable to equalize. Colombia will advance to face Switzerland, who defeated Algeria 2-0 in their previous match, for a chance to reach the quarter-finals.
- •Jhon Arias scores the winning goal in the 14th minute.
- •Luis Suarez provided the assist for the crucial goal.
- •Colombia's next match is against Switzerland in the knockout stage.
- •Ghana's defeat ends their World Cup journey.
- •Lawrence Ati Zigi made several key saves for Ghana.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Narrow 1-0 win over Ghana enough for Colombia to reach last 16
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Colombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
"A narrow but drama-free 1-0 win over Ghana on Friday was enough for Colombia to book the last spot in the World Cup last 16. The Colombians will now face Switzerland, who defeated Algeria 2-0 on Thursday, for a chance to reach the quarter-finals and equal their best-ever result at a World Cup.
"Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.Minutes later Ghana were forced into a change of their own when Alidu Seidu came on for the stricken Marvin Senaya.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 3:49 AMNarrow 1-0 win over Ghana enough for Colombia to reach last 16
A narrow but drama-free 1-0 win over Ghana on Friday was enough for Colombia to book the last spot in the World Cup last 16. The Colombians will now face Switzerland, who defeated Algeria 2-0 on Thursday, for a chance to reach the quarter-finals and equal their best-ever result at a World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 3:38 AMColombia overcome Ghana to reach World Cup last-16
Wasteful Colombia saw off toothless Ghana 1-0 on Friday to become the final team to qualify for the World Cup last 16.Minutes later Ghana were forced into a change of their own when Alidu Seidu came on for the stricken Marvin Senaya.
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